1 / 2Petty's Orchards
📍 Templestowe, VIC
Petty's Orchards in Templestowe combines over 200 apple varieties across heritage orchards with a popular cafe, organic produce store, and a children's playground. A rural escape set surprisingly close to Melbourne's suburbs.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with young children who want a relaxed outdoor outing combining a quality cafe meal with orchard exploration and playground time. The heritage setting and calm atmosphere suit a Sunday morning or school-holiday half-day. Autumn is the prime season when fresh apples and pears are in stock.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Lim Swee Choon
10 months ago
“We had the pleasure of having lunch at Petty's Orchards. The ochard offered a unique experience for visitors. The cafe offered homemade pies and cakes. Visitors could buy organic vegetables too. Lunch was good. We had a taste of the traditional English food which was a wedge of goat cheese, pumpkin & rocket tart and spinach, olive & mushroom tart. Desserts were lamington and iced apple each which were delicious. Service was good as well. The visit could had been great if the apples trees were in season. We came at the wrong time😅. The toilets were a letdown especially the gents. Hopefully the owner could improved on it.”
Sam Nokes
2 years ago
“What an amazing find! Get down here! How is something this beautiful and rural stuck right in the middle of the suburbs?! Organic farm store with new season apples and pears, plus local organic produce. Heritage buildings, over 200 apple varieties, a pretty cafe with great coffee (serving to 5pm!!!). They've got homemade cakes, Casper's pies and pastries, smoothies, juices, and organic vegan icy poles. Take a 5 minute stroll to the river, or the kids can play on the playground. Plenty of parking”
Rucha Kulkarni
a year ago
“Best quality fruits and vegetables.. already picked.. no picking permitted.. farm and cafe are well maintained.. Cafe food and beverage are delicious.. Playground for kids.. Car park inside the farm area.. Toilet facilities available but needs a bit more maintenance..”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Petty's Orchards sits in Templestowe with over 200 apple varieties across its heritage orchard grounds. The onsite cafe serves homemade pies, cakes, and light meals with quality coffee. An organic produce store stocks seasonal fruit and vegetables. A children's playground sits within the grounds, and a vintage tram adds a heritage element to explore. Toilet facilities are available. Produce is pre-picked — no pick-your-own. Autumn visits align with the apple and pear harvest season.
